On Sunday, Rianman and I went out to Longview Lake for the 2009 Jackson Country Triathlon to cheer on Marcus and Joe, first time Long Distance triathletes.
Here they are before at about 6:20 am. Joe is on the left.
Rianman and I got to the race site just as the sun was breaking through. We've had unusually cool temps in KC the last week and it was one of the prettiest sites in a long time. Cool start, low humidity, no winds...perfect day for a triathlon.
As we walked from our car (intentionally parked along the road for easy out), Rianman said how happy he was he wasn't racing. I guess it is relaxing going to a race when you don't have to be in it. I have to say it was easier for me too (well the waking up early part is never easy.) We came across Joe as he was laying in the middle of the road stretching. All three of us went over to find Marcus and Christy (TriSupporter to Marcus), chatted and joked until it was time to clear out the transition.
As Christy, Rianman and I were watching the swimmers take off, we realized we didn't know what wave Joe was in...we pretty much waited till the last long course swimmer came out before admitting we missed him. We saw Marcus out of the water looking good.
The bike portion went really well as did the run. The guys looked good and fast and there was no doubt a good day was going to be had.
Here they are after: it is sunnier, they are sweatier, and lookin' happier. Congrats guys!!
As the guys finished and the morning wrapped up, we looked down at our watches and it was only 10 am--I love the Long Distance/Olympic races!
In just 3 weeks we head to Madison...where 10 am is going to feel like 2pm. Bring it on!!
You guys are coming to Madison!?!? Yay!!!!! I think we're going to have a big dinner on Saturday night. Hope you can come! I'll be in touch with details!
Posted by: Trish | August 26, 2009 at 01:02 PM